Delicious cocktails in a very cool little venue. The flavours were really interesting - among the…read moreones we tried were chai and ginger, and a carrot-cake inspired cocktail, with fun names like 'What's Up Doc?' and 'Pretty Chai For A Ginger Guy'. The decor is also a nice twist on a slightly dark and atmospheric study meets a pub, with armchairs and tables tucked in low-lit corners. The drinks were a tad on the pricy side, and the service wasn't always as quick as I would have hoped, but the cocktails were very good and everyone was very friendly. Save it as a treat, rather than a regular haunt. Oh, and remember the visit the bathroom - the decor is pretty cool!

The Plotting Parlour offers delicious cocktails and amazing service in Kemptown…read more I tried the Espresso Martini and their biscuit cocktail (I can't remember the name, but I know it comes with a cookie!) and they were both pretty decent. Prices are standard, a little more than what you can find in other parts of town. Service was prompt as well as friendly!

Twisted Lemon is a true hidden treasure of Brighton! Tucked away down a tiny little lane, unknown…read moreto many, it's cosy but quaint, with drinks that will not fail to impress. Having only ever been here for cocktails, I cannot comment on the food, but the selection and quality of the drinks is wonderful! The bartenders and friendly and accommodating and seem to know their way around the menu, making drinks with ease and flair. The concoctions are tasty and fresh, with just the right amount of alcohol. In terms of pricing, if you go during their happy hour the cocktail prices simply cannot be beaten. That being said, the prices are also extremely reasonable outside of this, at around £6 a cocktail, so it's worth a visit whatever the time! The only downfall of the place is that it is small and often a little cramped, so if you're looking for ample space or don't fancy cosying up to a stranger then this might not be the place for you. Bear in mind though that there is an upstairs seating area that some don't know about and in the summer there's also a lovely (but equally tiny) outdoor area to sit and enjoy a sunny evening, cocktail in hand.

Love this little bar - great cocktails & happy hour discounts, their nachos are delicious too!!!!read more

Such a good vibe!! Dogs were everywhere it was so special! The food was so good and the service was…read moreamazing! The overall ambiance was just wonderful! Would recommend to everyone!

This place is very cool! I've done few quizzes and we are always pretty well served. Waiters are…read morenice, it's buzzing but in a quiet way, I love this mood! Drinks are good, food is fresh and prices are well attractive! I will definitely go back again to makes more quizzes with friends! Such a nice place, there is few tables in the back, quite "behind the scenes" mood and I love it!

Ok this might be, ok I think it IS my fav pub in Brighton. Proper world craft beer, quirky, really…read morefriendly staff, a cosy pub and uber cool music. This would seriously be my local if I lived here. I'm Defo coming back. So thankful my friends showed me this on our pub crawl. It's on a great stretch for the crawl too near some other good 'uns.

I'm glad that I have waited a while to review The Bee's Mouth - the more I come here, the more I…read morelove it. I has now become one of my favourite drinking spots in this area of Hove. The pub is strangely laid out. Its long and thin, but has a variety of spaces including a stage area at the front which hosts regular live music at weekends, we have seen some great bluegrass musicians here recently. The bar serves a variety of beers including asahi and fruli on tap, good wines and all your regular spirits. There is further seating at the back, including a lounge-bed behind the curtains!! Downstairs there is a another room which hosts numerous events including a free cinema, life drawing events and other eclectic nights out. The bar staff have always been friendly when I have been in. On the whole, this is a quirky bar with loads of atmosphere and character. The revolving head and the bed seating make good talking points! It's a far cry from you gastropub or generic chain bar, but give me The Bee's Mouth any day of the week and I'll be a happy lass!

I used to live next door to this campus pub. I mean literally, in the flat next door. So as you…read morecan imagine, I have a reasonable amount of experience with East Slope Bar. When I say 'experience', I mean my flatmates and I practically drunk them dry in our first year at university. We would often make plans to go into town and stop here for 'a drink' on the way. We rarely made it into town, because one drink inevitably turns into five in this place! What's great about East Slope is its dirt cheap and the staff are students themselves and hence pretty laid back. My flatmates and I went through a phase of drinking White Russians here and they made them so well- we even used to pop home and get our own milk when they ran out! Good times. I randomly stopped in for a drink recently and the memories came flooding back. There's nothing that special about the decor, but that's the way it should be- it's a functional establishment, designed to help students stumble drunkenly and joyously through their first year at uni. They often put on gigs and open mic nights for the musically inclined. In my mind East Slope is the social centre of the student community on campus. Enjoy the cheap drinks while you can folks!

Campus bar that closes when it's not worth it to stay open. Drinks are great, prices are great,…read moreservice is great. What's not to like? Spacious area with a pool table, plenty of seating, & a TV. Not so bad to stop by when you don't feel like going off campus.

Don't you just love a Sunday roast? I do, so off to the award winning Sunday Roasts, family run…read morepub, that is the Cleveland Arms. ⁣ Homemade and locally sourced, the Sunday roast beef accompanied with pumpkin, parsnips, potatoes, carrots and sprouts covered in a cheese sauce, was topped with a massive Yorkshire pudding, all tasting totally divine! ⁣ ⁣ We followed this with a Boozy Sticky Toffee Pudding with salted caramel and vanilla ice cream. I have never tasted a sticky toffee pudding so light. It was definitely extremely more-ish.⁣ ⁣ All enjoyed by the roaring real log fire!⁣ ⁣

The Cleveland is a great little local pub that, despite its relatively posh neighbourhood, has a…read morenice working class feel with none of the gastropub makeover that alot of pubs in this area have undergone. It has one main room with about twenty tables and benches so it has a little bit of fishbowl atmosphere-everyone looking at everyone and eavesdropping- but that's quite nice and neighbourly! The bar staff are very friendly and the prices are reasonable. In the winter they have a small wood fire in one corner that makes a certain table the best spot in the house! They serve really decent pub meals that actually do have a touch of the gastropub- fresh pasta, homemade pie, fresh fish... but at very good prices. There is a back room that you can sit and eat it and that has a tv although it is not really a sport pub. On sunny days there is a terrace overlooking Blaker's Park- very lovely on a warm day with a pint!

Falmer Bar is ideally located at the edge of campus, near the library and not far from buses and…read morethe train station. It's proximity to the main campus thoroughfare makes it an incredibly easy place to wander into after a hard day at the books. Perhaps a little too easy, if memory serves! It's also an ideal place to meet friends for lunch and is also a convenient place to refuel if you're a visitor to the university, as its close to all of the Arts teaching buildings. In the summer, you'll find hoards of students gathered out on the patio and grassy bank outside, sipping on their incredibly cheap drinks whilst soaking up the sun. The food is also reasonably priced, as its a Student Union bar, and is pretty tasty (campus dining is never gourmet). We're talking paninis, jacket potatoes, the usual campus delights! In my opinion Falmer bar is a fine place to eat and drink in between lectures, but come the evening, it lacks the atmosphere and energy of East Slope- you'll have to head further in to campus for the real fun!!

Falmer Bar has improved considerably in time at the University of Sussex, going from being…read moremicrowaved burgers and stale sandwiches, to offer a very global mix of paninis, curries, burgers and Mexican food. One of the better points is that everyday at Falmer Bar brings with it a particular offer, ranging from 'Burger and a pint' to curry evening. While these offers are hardly original creations of the geniuses behind Falmer Bar, they do provide a good deal to us poor students. The quality of the food is also very good, certainly by student pub standards. Also, for those who love a bit of retro gaming, you'll find a super nes hanging out in the corner, complete with Street Fighter.

After a winning streak of good dining experiences in Brighton, thanks to places found on Yelp or…read moresuggested by other yelpers, on our last day we decided to start wandering around the town and try our luck with a place we'd never heard before. We stumbled upon this place totally by accident, and to be honest with you, from the outside it looks like a pretentious fancy pub, with fancy décor and not an awful lot of good food. Well, the place HAS fancy décor, It's kind of flashy and I would usually avoid such place. But what the hell. We were seated on the balcony upstairs, we had a view of the isle-bar serving smoking cocktails (literally smoking, by the way) and I thought I had better order something hard to mess up, just in case my prejudice is right and food there wasn't going to be all that much. So we ordered a baked Camembert, a cheese board (what do you mean that's too much cheese? Sorry, can't hear you over the sound of this Stilton feasting in my mouth), and the only burger in the menu. I'm going to say it now: that was THE best burger I've had in the UK, and second best only to one I've had abroad. The bun was perfect: soft with crunchy-from-grilling edges, the cheese was melted AS IT SHOULD BE, the patty thick and juicy, it didn't fall apart despite the amount of goodness in it so I could use my hands like I'm meant to. The burger alone wins half of the stars I'm giving this place, the other half being the amazingly friendly staff, and quick and prompt service. The MINUTE I am back in Brighton, there's another one of those burgers with my name on it. Seriously, go have that burger.

I love this place. I've been twice for late night dancing on a Saturday night, and once for a…read morecooked breakfast on a Sunday morning. The decor is pure class, funky and modern and so much to see. There are lots of different levels and seating areas, each with a different feel. The place attracts a good mix of people, but all pretty high standard. I think the evening has a smart dress code of no trainers or scruffy jeans. The music is brilliant. A complete mix of music jumping all over the decades. There is a big screen showing the videos too which can be quite entertaining. There is a massive bar in the middle of the bottom floor, so easy to get too. The only thing is it slightly dominates people at the bar and less dance space. Get there early if going on a Saturday night as it always gets packed and turns into a one in one out queue. The venue is only small, but makes a good atmosphere because of it. People will start to think I am obsessed with toilets in my reviews, but this has the best women's toilets I've seen in Brighton. Go have a look! I also ate a cooked breakfast here on a Sunday lunchtime and it was top notch. I expected it to be expensive but it wasn't. And to eat in such lush surroundings with very polite and smart staff made me feel like I was in a classy restaurant. Go and check it out if you get a chance is my advice.

The Green Door Store is a fab music venue, in my opinion!…read more The space is wonderful - a bit dingy, in this old cobbled building, but fab nonetheless! It looks trendy, rather than run-down, with a rustic (rather than ruined) vibe. The bar is usually rammed, but which good club doesn't have a rammed bar, right? The range of music that's performed here is great! They constantly have great acts lined up and host a good variety of older and newer bands. You get the feeling that people come here for the music and not, like other reviewers have highlighted, just for a pull, a pint or a puke! It's a club, yes, but there seems to be a slightly different atmosphere here to some of the other clubs around town. The gigs are tickets and they charge you for entry, but they also just do general dance nights where you can come in for free, which is always good! The location is a little bit odd... It's very 'terrifying, abandoned building' and so if you don't know where you're going you might be tempted not to venture down it's way. That being said, it's well lit and there are always people milling around outside the place when it's open so, in that respect, it's a-okay! If you like to dance, listen to good music or simply hang out in a buzzing venue, try this place out! It might just be your new favourite place!

Good place to come for a late drink, i like the fact that its a bit industrial looking and slightly…read moregrimy, reminds me of clubs in London from many moons ago. Music is ever changing here, but last night it was the Brighton institution that is Russ Dewbury, i think he plays here once a month as does Rob Louis. Good crowd of unpretentious types, which can be rare in Brighton, filling the small dance floor and in the large bar area. And its free most nights !!

With its beautiful roof of Norfolk reeds and oak beams, this pub really is a charming place to head…read morefor a nice long lunch on a warm day. There's a huge garden to accommodate large groups and there's plenty of room inside the place too. The staff and owners are really friendly and can't do enough to make you feel welcome. Food wise, I can't recommend the steaks enough here. They source the meat locally and you can tell the difference in the flavour. The Sirloins are fantastic and the chef really knows how to cook it to order (you'd be surprised how many don't. Perfect place to head to on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

The Thatched Inn will always hold a little place in my heart. Aside from the great impression it…read moremakes on pulling into the car park, due to the exceptionally maintained thatched roof, it is the 'pubiness' that makes it a winner. Located on the fringes of Hassocks and overlooking a beautiful stretch of Sussex countryside (great for a post Sunday roast walk to preserve the waistline!), the pub has the advantage of space that Brighton establishments sometimes lack. You would be hard pressed not to find a parking space and the same applies to seating within. The pub provides a cozy bar including a pool table if you fancy stopping by for a swift pint, the 'Keymer' bar for a more relaxed beverage and a large, yet homely dining area if you have come to eat. I will come back to the food in a minute. In the summer, the expansive secluded garden is perfect for children to bomb about, or for those summer nights when the weather is pleasant (of course, a bit hit and miss in this country!). The menu is wide ranging (check the website for a current list of dishes) and offers traditional, quality pub food. A lot of the produce is locally sourced and cooked to order. Sometimes this does mean that you wait a little longer for your meal, but the wait is worth it in such a nice environment. This is a great pub to consider for a Sunday roast, especially if you live in Brighton and have access to a car. They will happily take bookings and also cater for private parties in the dining area. I would have liked to see a wider range of ales on tap, but they do try and keep a local brew or two in rotation. Aside from that, expect your regular range of alcoholic tipples on offer. Many moons ago, in my youth we used to walk to the Thatched from Burgess Hill for our Friday drinking sessions and I would still make that walk! I guess the one negative is the location if you are without transport, but if you do make the pilgrimage from the station, I believe you will be glad that you did.